a man takes a photo with his daughters in a boat
Andro Lindsay and his daughters.
  • Andro Lindsay moved his family from Santiago to Helsinki through the 90 Day Finn program in 2021.
  • The program offers assistance on international moves and help getting set up professionally.
  • Lindsay and his daughters loved Finland so much that they stayed permanently after 90 days.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andro Lindsay, a 48-year-old who moved from Santiago, Chile, to Helsinki. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I was born in Santiago and raised in Chile. My relationship with Finland started over 20 years ago — I've been a part of several businesses with links to Finland, and some of my best friends are Finns.